Lawmaker Pushes CAP Moratorium Demand
Rep. Robert Hungerford will introduce a joint House Senate measure urging a moratorium on further CAP construction. The proposal seeks federal withholding of CAP funding until additional studies and justification are presented. Hungerford cites water management, cost, and sprawl concerns as core reasons.
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City sees record 1973 building permits despite slump
City building department issued a record 61.87 million in permits for 1973, though the last half-year value fell sharply to 46.14 million. First-half totals were 46.14 million, last six months 15.73 million. Finance Director Chad Cowley linked the slow growth to high interest rates and energy shortages, noting a 5.4 percent rise in January sales taxes, far below the forecast 18 percent budget rise. He warned about potential effects on the 18 million fiscal year budget amid energy crisis impacts.
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Scottsdale
City Fuel Costs Rise as Godzilla System Expands
Scottsdale taxpayers face an estimated 55 275 increase this year for city vehicle fuel after diesel and gasoline prices climbed. Last year diesel totaled 12 209 for 87 297 gallons at 14 cents a gallon. this year 27 209 at 32 cents. Gasoline costs jump with open market prices driving a projected 39 578 rise plus about 9 000 more if prices stay high. City crews push mechanized refuse collection to save diesel, with a Godzilla system expected to cut fuel use by about 1 500 gallons monthly.
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Champ Leads in Scottsdale Parada del Sol Rodeo
Oregon rider Leo Camarillo won steer wrestling in 5.1 seconds and calf roping in 10.2 seconds to lead opening day events at the Scottsdale Jaycees 21st Parada del Sol rodeo. About 5 000 spectators attended as Scottsdale schools dismissed for the event. Performances continue with show times today and Sunday.
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Pueblo
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Burns
Bill Smith
Cody
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Dale Trotter
Calgary
Alberta
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la Mesa
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Lincoln
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Nixon Proposes Record 304.4 Billion Budget Amid Unrest
President Nixon unveils a 304.4 billion dollar federal budget for 1975, signaling a record deficit of about 10 billion dollars as he pledges no recession. Defense remains the largest single allocation while health and welfare reforms receive no funding this year. The plan aims to support high employment despite inflation, with social payments compensating about a third of the budget.
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Strike shuts six Iowa meat plants amid trucker walkout
The nationwide truckers strike halts operations at six Iowa meat packing plants, laying off about 4,000 workers and risking further meat shortages and higher grocery prices. Diplomats say Moscow expects a Nixon visit to the Soviet Union in late spring or early summer, with date not yet fixed.
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Egyptian Troops Thinning Out East Bank of Suez
Reports from Israel and Cairo indicate Egyptian forces are reducing their presence on the East Bank of the Suez Canal. In Cairo, the editor of the semi official daily was dismissed, likely for militant pro Arab coverage of the Middle East dispute.
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Middle East
Skylab 3 Astronauts Complete Sun Studies and Spacewalk Rehearsal
Houston reports Skylab 3 crew Gerald Carr Edward Gibson and William Pogue finish sun studies and rehearse final spacewalk at the 113 foot station The flight director calls the craft a pretty damn good first of its kind vehicle They are to return home on Friday.
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Gerald P. Carr
Edward G. Gibson
William R. Pogue
County approves Scottsdale court facility plan
County Supervisors gave the go ahead to fund a 330000 dollar court facility in Civic Center Plaza Scottsdale. The project includes two courtrooms and offices for legal staff and could be adapted for future superior court use. Financing may come from federal revenue sharing funds and the county bond issue.
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Dale Carter
Civic Center Plaza
Phoenix
Eldon Rudd
Richard Campana
Joe Eddie Lopez
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First Street
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Fire destroys Coronado High vaulting pit and threatens area
Late Friday fires damage the Coronado High School football field vaulting pit and a residence on North 73rd Street. Investigators suspect arson in the school blaze. Earlier, a kitchen fire at 902 N 73rd St caused extensive damage.
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